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En non Dieu/Quant voi la rose/NOBIS

Introduction

This is one of the most closely wrought motets in the whole repertoire. The texts are interrelated to an extraordinary degree, sharing phrases, syntactical constructions and rhyme words. Some of these echoes are cunningly placed to mark points of melodic imitation (e.g. ‘et le roussignol chanter’ in the third line of both poems), for the melodies display as many interrelations as their texts.

Recordings

'A wonderful collection. Lusciously sung sensuous music … a remarkable addition to the distinguished series of records from Gothic Voices' (Gramo ...'A wonderful collection. Lusciously sung sensuous music… a remarkable addition to the distinguished series of records from Gothic Voices' (Gramophone)» More

In God’s name, whatever people say,
when I see the fresh green grass
and the fine weather
and the nightingale singing,
then true love compels me
to sing sweetly about a pretty girl:
‘Marion, leave Robin
and love me!
I ought to try my best
and wear a wreath of flowers
for such a pretty sweetheart,
when I see the rose in bloom, the
fresh green grass and fine weather.’

When I see the rose in bloom, the
fresh green grass and fine weather
and the nightingale singing,
then true love urges me
to be joyful, for he
who does not love does not live;
so anyone who wants lasting
happiness ought to try his best
to find love and a sweetheart
and to serve and honour them both.
In God’s name, whatever people say,
the pangs of love assail my heart.